Water ramp jumping

Sophia Schwartz flies through the air after jumping off the water ramp at Bald Eagle Lake in Steamboat Springs. Schwartz is expected to travel to Australia to train.
Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Michael DeGrandis flies off the jump at the water ramp at Bald Eagle Lake near Steamboat Springs. Coaches said the ramp allows the team priceless training opportunities.
Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Brad Hoefer works on getting out of the water after he jumped off the water ramp at Bald Eagle Lake.
Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Joel Reichenberger learns how to jump off a water ramp Friday at Bald Eagle Lake.
Photo by Joel Reichenberger

George DeGrandis jumps to a start on the water ramp at Bald Eagle Lake. The plastic that coats the ramp can rip up skin, so it’s important to keep skis straight and start with a big hop and a 90-degree turn.
Photo by Joel Reichenberger

A participant flips through the air after hitting the freestyle training water ramp in Steamboat Springs.
Photo by Joel Reichenberger